Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company Overview
Zenon Group is a global group of companies covering MEP fabrication, consultancy and contracting across North America, Europe, and the UK, delivering innovative and sustainable building systems for all sectors from commercial and residential to healthcare and institutional. As our Consultancy team in the UK (London, Cambridge, Ipswich or Darlington) continues to grow, we are looking to welcome a new Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Zenon prides itself on offering its employees a unique opportunity to be in charge of their own future. We provide the tools, support, and flexibility required to grow your career at your own pace, and with this opportunity you will be encouraged to take ownership of your development while being supported by experienced leaders and mentors along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Lead medium-sized projects from BSRIA stage 1 to 6, managing client-facing design, coordination, and engineering services for mechanical installations and systems.
Produce specifications, schedules RIBA stage reports, feasibility and technical reports and briefs where applicable.
Survey, test, and report on existing mechanical installations.
Specify activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and testing meet functional specifications and client requirements.
Make day-to-day project decisions and advise clients directly.
Represent the company at technical meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Perform engineering calculations to ensure compliance with industry and legal standards.
Ensure technical accuracy of work by Trainees, Graduates, Engineers and mentor junior staff.
Validate and check designs and specifications.
Support project delivery in line with Zenon Group processes, including project management, financial management, QA/QC, and technical review.
Advise on energy use and conservation to minimize environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint.
Monitor project budgets, forecasting, and fee spend.
Maintain personal CPD and develop relationships with new and existing clients.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mechanical building services design across a range of project sectors.
Working towards, or eligible for, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised UK professional body (e.g. CIBSE/IMechE).
Strong knowledge of HVAC, public health (plumbing), and building controls systems, with experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards, CIBSE guidance, and industry best practice.
Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD is preferred
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.